I was accepted to a university in california and was awarded half tuition in aid (combo of work study, student loans, and merit awards). I really want to go there but seeing as I cant afford 25,000 and I have to reply by May 1st whether or not I will go there I need some help. My first mistake was not applying to many colleges and therefore just locking myself to that one school. My second mistake is that I didn't apply to any scholarships (I know I can still apply to some but they wouldn't reply in time and I cant accept just hoping I will get money because it's a huge gamble). My parents are not willing to take out the fed plus loan bec. they would have to start paying it immediately (they would if payments would start whenever I graduate). Plan A - defer my enrollment for one year and apply to other schools to see what aid they offer. Plan B- is not an option as I am not willing to go to an instate community college. (the state u didnt accept me due to some problems). Plan C - Move
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